ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816989 Results

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1 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
proximity
clarity
incite
liability

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
salvage
benefactor
prune
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
mandate
igniting
colossal
raspy

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
parity
comprehensible
pretentious
futile

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
induce
plaudits
opponent
elate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."